Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a Points Fingers Over Gatundu Church Chaos During Ruto Visit

Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Ng’ang’a has addressed reports that she orchestrated disruptions during President William Ruto’s church visit last Sunday, insisting that the heckling at the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) service in Gatundu North was carried out by Kiambu County employees, not her supporters.

Speaking on Thursday, December 18, Ng’ang’a dismissed claims that she directed supporters to disrupt the service.

“People like flipping narratives so they can fit their agenda. I’m from Thika; we were in Gatundu. I was celebrated a lot when I arrived, and I realized my supporters go beyond Thika town since I announced my interest in vying for the gubernatorial seat,” Ng’ang’a said.

The controversy gained traction after a viral video appeared to show Ng’ang’a making hand gestures during the service, which critics interpreted as a signal to supporters to cause chaos. The MP offered an alternative explanation:

“That video where I was indicating with my hand, what if I was telling my PA to bring me something?” she questioned.

Ng’ang’a went further, pointing to who she believes was responsible for the chaos.

“The service was good until the leaders started being introduced. That’s when there was a bit of disruption, and I can confidently say that all those people captured on top of seats are Kiambu County employees,” she claimed.

She challenged the public to verify the identities of those involved:

“All those people caught heckling, the ones on top of seats, the people with inverted AIPCA head wraps, the ones people are circling on social media, who are they associated with?” Ng’ang’a posed.

The Sunday service turned into a political flashpoint as tensions between Ng’ang’a and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi played out in front of President Ruto and the congregation.

The controversy began when host MP Elijah Kihururia introduced Governor Wamatangi as the “outgoing governor” and implied Ng’ang’a was the “incoming” county chief, triggering mixed reactions from supporters of both camps.

As Wamatangi took the podium, the crowd erupted, with some applauding and others jeering. The governor rebuked Kihururia’s remarks and declared his intention to secure a second term.

Following the incident, AIPCA leadership distanced itself from a group of women in the congregation who wore makeup, tight trousers, and the church’s distinctive blue headscarves. A church leader claimed that these women were allegedly transported to the event by politicians and were not regular church members.

“The women’s council can only purchase the blue headscarves from the church headquarters in Nairobi. If you look keenly at the photos, you will notice they are new. It is alleged that someone went to purchase the headscarves and gave them to non-members of the AIPCA,” the church official explained.

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